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Anja Gatu creates exciting stories and new role models inspired by real football stars.

Anja Gatu's football books for children have been featured twice on Fifa.com so far.
Anja Gatu’s football books for children have been featured twice on Fifa.com so far.

Anja Gatu has written six children’s books inspired by real football stars Marta Vieira da Silva, Kosovare ”Kosse” Asllani, and Therese Sjögran. Based on interviews with the players, she tells stories focused on the game and the action within, but also includes themes relatable to young readers such as anxiousness, friendship and how to be a good teammate.

Anja Gatu writes nice and easy, the story is beautiful and emotional. ”Go for goal, Marta” is a rare life story, portrayed in a dramatic way. Athletically and psychologically brilliant!

/Staffan Engstrand, BTJ

In English
Women’s stars’ childhood tales inspiring in Sweden (Fifa.com, 2018)
Asllani, standing tall for multicultural Sweden (Fifa.com, 2016)

En español
Estrellas de fútbol protagonistas de libros infantiles (Fifa.com, 2018)
Asllani, la heroína de la inmigración en Suecia (Fifa.com, 2016)

Auf Deutsch
Stars des Frauenfussballs als Protagonisten für Kinderbücher (Fifa.com, 2018)
Asllani: Vorbild für Immigranten in Schweden (Fifa.com 2016)

En français:
Stars des terrains et des livres d’enfants (Fifa.com 2018)
Asllani, héroïne et modèle pour deux pays (Fifa.com)